Keep this Saturday free and join us to let the good times poll!
You’re invited to our Poll Party, celebrating this year’s election with a bit of fun. It’s all going down this weekend - Saturday 24 September from 9am till 3pm.
Gather the whānau and drop your completed voting papers (that’s the important bit) into the ballot box, before you soak up the party atmosphere.
We’ve teamed up with various community groups across our rohe to bring some election excitement to our residents. Join us at the following locations:
* Waihī Beach, in collaboration with Waihī Beach Events and Promotions.
- Waihī Beach United Church carpark at 12 Wilson Road, Waihī Beach
- Join in the fun at Waihī Beach - there will be live music and activities for tamariki, plus real fruit ice cream and personalised cookies for everyone who votes.
*Katikati, in collaboration with Grow on Katikati
The Centre - Pātuki Manawa at 21 Main Road, Katikati
The party will be cranking in Katikati with an awesome community long lunch, live music and treats for the little ones.
*Ōmokoroa
Ōmokoroa Pavilion at 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa
Enjoy some kids activities, music, coffee, personalised cookies and the party buzz after you’ve voted.
*Te Puke, in collaboration withBay of Plenty Sikh Society
Te Puke Library at 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
Vote inside the library while the kids take part in some fun activities, then head outside and enjoy some Indian treats and the Te Puke Sikh Parade.
*Maketu, in collaboration with Maketu Rotary Club
Maketu Community Centre at Wilson Road, Maketu
Come on down and pop your vote in the ballot box! Grab a sausage from the Rotary Club or a personalised cookie and coffee and enjoy the music. There will also be cool games for the tamariki.
*Barkes Corner
Council’s head office at 1284 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Join us at our Tauranga party, we’ll have music, pies and activities for the kids while you drop your vote off.
See you there!
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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